Dallas Stars Defeat Canucks 5-3, Extend Winning Streak

In a thrilling matchup on January 31, the Dallas Stars defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-3, marking their fourth consecutive victory. Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz each scored two goals and provided an assist, while rookie Oskar Back also contributed a goal. The Canucks' scoring came from Conor Garland, Jake DeBrusk, and Carson Soucy, ending their own three-game win streak. Notably, Vancouver's J.T. Miller was traded to the New York Rangers during the game, adding a significant storyline to the evening. Dallas' goalie, Jake Oettinger, made 26 saves, and the team's penalty kill proved effective, stopping 4 out of 5 Canucks power plays. The Stars now hold a strong record of 23-1-1 when leading after two periods, while the Canucks are still struggling when trailing at that point in the game.